A meta-analysis of 84 published reports on goats was conducted to calculate weighted and
unweighted average direct heritability (ha 2), maternal genetic effect (hm 2), common …

Accurate performance evaluation and genetic parameters estimation are the prerequisites
for any successful genetic improvement program. This study was conducted to estimate …

Goats are adaptable to varied farming environments and contribute significantly towards
sustainable livestock production and food security. Selective breeding of goats for improved …

Genetic parameters for various economic traits of sheep have been reported from time to
time and there are reviews that included most of the information on estimates of heritability …

The study of reproductive traits is crucial for improving genetic potential of goats because of
their significant utility in meat production. Hence, genetic analysis was conducted for …

The main objectives of this study were to estimate genetic and phenotypic parameters for
growth traits and prolificacy in the Raeini Cashmere goat. Traits included, birth weight …

Genetic parameters were estimated for 6-month weight (W6), 9-month weight (W9), 12-
month weight (W12), average daily gain from birth to 6 months old (ADG6), and Kleiber ratio …

Jamunapari goat is majestic dual purpose goat adapted to semi-arid climate in India. The
aim of the present study was to assess the genetic potential of Jamunapari goat and design …

Abstract Lysine demethylase 6A (KDM6A), as a candidate gene associated with skeletal
dysplasia and the differentiation of osteogenesis, might affect the growth traits in animals. In …

The purpose of the present study was to obtain estimates of variance components and
genetic parameters for direct and maternal effects on various growth traits in Beetal goat by …